Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

The Bible Is Not What You Think (with Michael and Lauren McAfee)

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Jan 2, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Michael McAfee, Director of Community Initiatives for the Museum of the Bible, and his wife Lauren, a communicator and theologian, tackle millennials' skepticism towards the Bible. They emphasize the necessity of approaching the Bible as a mentor text, arguing that understanding truth is crucial before evaluating its messages. The McAfees highlight the cultural impact of Scripture in inspiring human rights and discuss how a pre-apologetic approach can rekindle interest in younger generations.
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Museum Work Shaped Their Perspective

  • Working at Museum of the Bible exposed Lauren to historical artifacts, narrative framing, and cultural impact evidence.
  • That experience reshaped her view of how to approach and present the Bible today.
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Peer Voice Matters For Millennials

  • Michael and Lauren wanted to add a peer voice to conversations about the Bible for millennials and Gen Z.
  • They argue millennials trust peers over distant experts due to social media and shared cultural experiences.
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Start With Truth Before Scripture

  • The book begins with our problem with truth because millennials often reject objective authority structures.
  • They urge reading the Bible on its own terms before judging it to fairly assess its claims.
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